Toe

Toe (n.) refers to the distal part of the foot, typically numbered digits 1–5 and used for balance, movement, and push-off. It also appears in phrases like “toe the line” or “toe the mark.” In everyday speech, it is a short, single-syllable word with a rounded vowel, often produced with light articulation. It functions semantically as a body part noun and appears in both literal and idiomatic contexts.